Gallery: Top tattoo artists expose their work

Oli Scarff, Getty Images09.27.2013

A tattooed model poses for photographers at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.

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A detail view of Bugz Bonniie’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A detail view of Bugz Bonniie’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A tattoo enthusiast has her back tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A tattoo enthusiast has his back tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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Body art enthusiasts receive tattoos at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A detail view of Iestyn Flye’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A tattooed performer dances at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A detail view of an enthusiast’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A tattooed model poses for photographers at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A detail view of Nathan Shrive’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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Body art enthusiasts receive tattoos at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A detail view of Conor Boyle’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A tattoo enthusiast has her arm tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A tattoo enthusiast has her back tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

Body art enthusiasts receive tattoos at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A tattoo enthusiast has his hand tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A tattoo enthusiast has her leg tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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Detail view of a tattoo on the torso of a body art enthusiast at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A tattoo enthusiast has her arm tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A tattoo enthusiast has his side tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A tattoo enthusiast has his arm tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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Tattoo artists prepare their stand at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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Body art enthusiasts receive tattoos at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A detail view of Jimmy Q’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A tattoo enthusiast has her arm tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A tattoo enthusiast has his chest tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A detail view of Mauricio Nogueira’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A detail view of Phil Yarnell’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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Tattoo machines are for sale at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A tattoo enthusiast has her leg tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A tattoo enthusiast has his neck tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A tattoo enthusiast has his neck tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A tattoo enthusiast has his neck tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A tattoo enthusiast has his chest tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A tattoo enthusiast has his side tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A detail view of Michael O’Sullivan’s tattoo at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are showcasing their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
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A tattoo design is drawn in pen on a man’s arm before it is inked at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

A tattoo enthusiast has his arm tattooed at the London Tattoo Convention in Tobacco Dock on September 27, 2013 in London, England. Over 300 tattoo artists from around the world are to showcase their body art in 26 halls at the convention which also features live music and tattoo competitions.Oli Scarff
/ Getty Images

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